Chapter Objectives:  US DOT National Standard Curriculum objectives and additional noncurriculum objectives are provided for each chapter with corresponding page references.

You are the Provider:  New to the Ninth edition, each chapter contains a progressive case study to make students start thinking about what they might do if they encountered a similar case in the field.  The case study introduces patients and follows their progress from dispatch to delivery at the emergency department.  The case becomes progressively more detailed as new material is presented.  This feature is a valuable learning tool that encourages critical thinking skills.  A summary of the case study concludes the chapter.

Technology ToolBar - Found at the beginning of each chapter, the technology toolbar guides you through the resources available for that chapter at www.EMTB.com.

Skill Drills - Skill Drills provide written step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills and features.

Vital Vocabulary - Vocabulary Terms are easily identified and defined within the text.  A comprehensive list follows each chapter, and Vocabulary Explorer on www.EMTB.com offers interactivities.

Documentation Tips - Provide advice on how to document patient care and highlight situations where documentation is especially crucial.

EMT-B Tips: EMT-B Tips provide advice from masters of the trade.

EMT-B Safety:  Reinforces safety concerns for both the EMT-B and the patient.

Geriatric Needs:  Highlight specific concerns and procedures for geriatric patients.

Pediatric Needs:  Highlight specific concerns and procedures for pediatric patients.

Assessment and Emergency Care Chart:  New to the Ninth Edition, Each medical and trauma chapter concludes with two tables, one summarizing the assessment process, and the other summarizing emergency care for the emergencies discussed in the chapter.

Prep Kit:  End-of-chapter activities reinforce important concepts and improve students' comprehension:

• Ready for Review - Thoroughly summarizes chapter content.  An interactive Ready for Review is provided on www.EMTB.com to help students prepare for exams.
• Vital Vocabulary - Provides key terms and definitions from the chapter.  Vocabulary Explorer on www.EMTB.com provides interactivities.
• Assessment in Action - Promotes critical thinking though the use of case studies and provides instructors with discussion points for classroom presentation.
• Points to Ponder - Tackles cultural, social, ethical, and legal issues through case studies.